NHTSA Recall # | 40748 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 76V170000 |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | PINTO |
Model Year | 1976 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 15/11/76 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 03/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 03/07/24 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 29/10/76 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 372584 |
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Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | |
Recall notes | Ford motor campaign no 209. Possibility that vehicles equipped with 2. 3litre engines may experience fuel leakage at the rubber hose connecting thefuel tube to the carburetor fuel filter. Fuel leakage may be caused by acombination of factors, including fuel tube misalignment, improper hoseclamping and a change to a less flexible, double braided hose. Fuel odors mayprovide warning to drivers. Should leakage occur, a potential exists for theoccurance of an underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and replacing fuelhose, clamp and alignment of fuel tube when necessary). Passenger vehicle. |